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CENT
$37.76-0.38 (-1.00%)
Pre-Market$38.53+0.77 (+2.04%)· Last close May 11
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Central Garden & Pet Company in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $37.76. The stock is currently 9% below its 52-week high of $41.53, remaining 8.2% above its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 47 and bullish MACD crossover, explaining why CENT maintains its current momentum and trend strength. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 47) — price action in range
Long-term trend bullish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$37.76
Potential Upside
30%
Whystock Fair Value$49.10
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Analyst Consensus2 analysts
Buy
Mean target$48.00+27.1%
Range$42.00 – $54.00
Fundamentals
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as do...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.34B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
15.36
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.54
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.88%
Volume
Today's trading volume
44,725
Recent News
CENT Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Pet and Garden Sales
Central Garden & Pet posts a Q2 earnings beat as Pet and Garden sales rise, margins improve and both segments deliver strong operating growth.
Central Garden & Pet Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of Central Garden & Pet Company's Q2 2026 earnings call
Central Garden CENT Q2 2026 Earnings Transcript
Nicholas will start by sharing today’s key takeaways, followed by Bradley, who will provide more details of our performance. Before they begin, I would like to remind everyone that all forward-looking statements made during this call are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from what those forward-looking statements express or imply today. A detailed description of Central Garden & Pet Company’s risk factors can be found in our annual report filed with the SEC.
Central Garden & Pet Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) executives said the company delivered a “record” fiscal 2026 second quarter, citing higher sales, expanded operating margins, and stronger earnings per share compared with the prior year, while also detailing continued efforts to simplify operations and a new d
Central Garden (CENT) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Central Garden (CENT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +19.72% and +8.19%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?